Politics

09 July 2010 [13:35]

Azerbaijan invites international organizations to monitor parliamentary elections

Azerbaijan invited all international organizations to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections, Deputy Foreign Minister Vagif Sadigov said today.
09 July 2010 [12:29]

Russian political expert on Karabakh conflict, and possible resumption of hostilities

Day.Az interview with director of Russia-based Institute of Globalization and Social Movements, Russian political expert Boris Kagarlitski.
09 July 2010 [11:24]

Azerbaijani FM's leadership visit Alley of Honors

Azerbaijan marks the Day of the diplomatic service staff today.
09 July 2010 [09:55]

"Diplomacy's role and success determine Azerbaijan's achievements in other areas"

Trend interview with Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister and Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) Rector Hafiz Pashayev on the occasion of Azerbaijan Diplomacy Day.
09 July 2010 [09:45]

Azerbaijan University of Languages' rector meets new ambassador to Argentina

Rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL), MP Samad Seyidov met newly appointed ambassador to Argentina Mammad Ahmadzade on July 8.
09 July 2010 [09:10]

Korean ambassador to Azerbaijan visits National Confederation of Entrepreneurs Organizations

President of National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers`) Organizations of Azerbaijan (ASK) Mammad Musayev has met Korean ambassador Lee Chi-Han.
08 July 2010 [17:43]

Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group: We are at a crucial stage of negotiations

U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Robert Bradtke revealed some details of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict negotiations in an interview with BBC Azerbaijan service.
08 July 2010 [17:22]

Azerbaijani President visits country's Balakan region - UPDATE

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in north-western Zagatala and Balakan regions of the country today.
08 July 2010 [16:55]

"Azerbaijani opposition does not want to hold rallies in authorized sites due to lack of popular support"

Azerbaijani opposition does not want to hold rallies in authorized sites due to lack of the popular support, deputy executive secretary of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, MP Siyavush Novruzov said.
08 July 2010 [15:45]

"STRATFOR" on results of visit of U.S. Secretary of State to South Caucasus

The US-based "STRATFOR" global analytical team has placed in its website a review on the results of visit of the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the South Caucasus.
08 July 2010 [15:15]

U.S. replaces Charge D'affaires to Azerbaijan

U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Azerbaijan Donald Lu left his office.
08 July 2010 [14:35]

"Religious ignorance leads to citizens' involvement in radical religious groups in Azerbaijan"

Religious ignorance leads to the involvement of citizens in the radical religious groups, Azerbaijani State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Chairman Hidayat Orujov said.
08 July 2010 [12:55]

Ambassador: Azerbaijan seeks to establish close cooperation with neighboring countries and international community

Azerbaijan seeks to establish cooperative, symbiotic relations with both its neighboring countries and the international community, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the UK Fakhraddin Gurbanov told 'Cherwell.'
08 July 2010 [10:17]

"Czech Republic considers Azerbaijan a strategic partner"

The Czech Republic considers Azerbaijan a strategic partner, Czech ambassador to Azerbaijan Radek Matula said at a meeting with Baku State University rector, MP Abel Maharramov.
07 July 2010 [17:17]

President of Azerbaijan received Egypt's petroleum minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Egypt`s Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy.
07 July 2010 [16:45]

Azerbaijani MP: Hillary Clinton may advance her own proposals on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Interview with member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (parliament) Zahid Oruj.
07 July 2010 [16:15]

"Pollution of Kura River does not exceed dangerous level"

Pollution of the Kur River does not exceed a dangerous level, Georgian Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Goga Khachidze told journalists in the Gabala region of Azerbaijan today.
07 July 2010 [16:09]

Azerbaijan adopts rules on foreigners without immigrant status and persons without citizenship

The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan approved rules on "Withdrawal of foreigners without immigrant status and persons without citizenship out of the borders of the Azerbaijan Republic."
07 July 2010 [15:45]

Azerbaijani President receives Georgian FM

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Georgia`s foreign minister Grigol Vashadze.
07 July 2010 [15:16]

Norwegian ambassador visits Azerbaijan University of Languages

Norway's outgoing ambassador Jon Ramberg has visited the Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL) where he met rector Samad Seyidov.
07 July 2010 [13:46]

Latvian Embassy in Azerbaijan changes rules for issuance of Schengen visas

The Consular Section of the Latvian Embassy in Azerbaijan made changes to the rules for the issuance of Schengen visas.
07 July 2010 [12:55]

Council regulating construction of mosques launched in Azerbaijan

The State Committee for the Work with Religious Associations has launched a council that will oversee construction and repair of mosques.
07 July 2010 [12:07]

Russian expert: Yerevan will face increasing pressure from different sides

Day.Az interview with Head of Centre for International Policy Analysis at Russia-based Institute of Globalization and Social Movements, Russian political expert Mikhail Neizhmakov.
07 July 2010 [11:55]

A new draft resolution on Azerbaijan has been submitted to UN General Assembly's current 64th session

A new draft resolution on Azerbaijan has been submitted to the UN General Assembly’s current 64th session, APA’s Washington DC correspondent was told at the UN headquarters in New York.
07 July 2010 [11:25]

Azerbaijani CEC cooperates with all sides to improve electoral process

The Venice Commission and the Azerbaijani Central Election Commission (CEC) conducts two-day training seminar on the principle of considering complaints and appeals received by the election commissions during the elections.
07 July 2010 [10:09]

Former EANA president to give lectures at Baku State University

Former president of the European Alliance of News Agencies Wolfgang Vyslozil will give lectures at the Baku State University (BSU).
07 July 2010 [09:10]

Azerbaijani President congratulates Bronislaw Komorowski on his election as Polish President

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Bronislaw Komorowski on his election as President of Poland.
06 July 2010 [17:34]

Azerbaijani FM received Iranian minister

Today Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Education Sayyid Mohammad Hossein in Baku, spokesperson of the Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan Abbas Iskenderi said.
06 July 2010 [10:15]

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs issue statement

The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Igor Popov of Russia, Bernard Fassier of France, and Robert Bradtke of the United States, released the following statement:
06 July 2010 [10:00]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

Armenian armed forces keeping a part of Azerbaijani territory under the occupation continue to breach ceasefire regime on the contact line between the troops.
05 July 2010 [17:28]

Azerbaijani CEC to participate in joint training with CE Venice Commission

Azerbaijani CEC will participate in a joint training workshop with the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.
05 July 2010 [10:05]

Azerbaijani President received executive director of American Jewish Committee

President Ilham Aliyev has today received Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee David Allan Harris and his accompanying delegation, AzerTAc state news agency reported.
04 July 2010 [10:42]

4th Baku Summer Energy School launches activity under ADA

Today the fourth Baku Energy School has launched its activity under the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA).
04 July 2010 [09:32]

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Baku

U.S. State secretary Hillary Clinton has arrived in Baku today.
03 July 2010 [22:27]

Azerbaijani NGO protests U.S. allocation of financial aid to Nagorno-Karabakh separatists

Karabakh Liberation Organization (KLO) issued a statement in protest against the allocation of U.S. financial assistance to the separatist regime in Nagorno-Karabakh.
03 July 2010 [22:04]

Ilham Aliyev offers Independence Day greetings to Barack Obama

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to U.S. leader Barack Obama on the country`s Independence Day, State News Agency AzerTAc reported.